On 9th July 1942, Boulton Paul Defiant N3402 came down near Ballycarry, Co. Antrim killing the Polish Pilot and English Air Gunner from RAF 256 Squadron.
Remembering the Fallen
George Bradley
Rifleman | 7014121
Rifleman George Bradley of Belfast died on 9th July 1944 while serving with A Company, 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles during the Battle of Normandy.
Robert Hoey
Private | 7012466
Private Robert Hoey was the company cook with C Company, 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles when he died in a mortar attack in Normandy on 9th July 1944.
Henryk Komenda
Lieutenant | P/792224
Henryk Komenda served in the Polish Air Force and was based at Newtownards Airfield, Co. Down at the time of his death in Defiant N3402 on 9th July 1942.
William Ashwood McBurney
Rifleman | 7046106
Rifleman William Ashwood McBurney of Banbridge, Co. Down died at Le Mesnil in Normandy on 9th July 1944 while serving in 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles.
Peter Charles Hunter Phillips
Sergeant | 1312411
Sergeant Peter Charles Hunter Phillips died on 9th July 1942 when Boulton Paul Defiant N3402 came down near Ballycarry, Co. Antrim killing both occupants.